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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Feb 3, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 15, 1988, as National Tourism Week.

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Feb 3, 1988

His truth is the ultimate power source, and it's always there.

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Feb 2, 1988

You recently showed the world how to overcome adversity and did it with style and grace.

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Feb 2, 1988

I call upon the citizens of our great Nation to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity in the hearts of all mankind.

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Feb 2, 1988

Congratulations go to Joe Gibbs and his excellent coaching staff.

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Feb 2, 1988

Today, tomorrow, and the entire year belong to the victorious Redskins and your loyal fans.

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Feb 2, 1988

Prevention of disease and pursuit of good health is a relatively untapped field of study.

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Feb 2, 1988

I believe that this arrangement will afford Congress and the Executive branch the opportunity to address jointly the central question of Sandinista compliance with the commitments made at the San Jose Summit.

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Feb 2, 1988

Judge Kennedy believes, as I do, that the role of the judge in our democratic society is faithfully to interpret the law, not to make it.

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